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Overview

Job Title: Innovation Program Lead

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: G-Program Management and Operations ( non-tech)

Function/Branch: Engineering / Engineering Solutions

Directorate: Engineering & Technical Support

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade (provided by HR): L08 (GA0802)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate (provided by HR): $82,300 - $113,000

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity to join the Engineering Solutions team supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. This innovator will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates Job Summary

The Engineering Solutions team is seeking a highly qualified Innovation Program Lead to manage strategic projects from concept to launch, coordinate cross-functional teams, drive adoption of new technologies, advocate for new solutions and connect commercial technology with military needs. Key duties include setting the vision to align innovation goals with objectives, guide teams through ideation, testing, and scaling.

Job Duties:

• Implement creative strategies which integrate innovative technologies into the work environment.
• Spot emerging market technologies, shifts and leads in the development of next generation technology.
• Observe standard processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Evaluate long-term innovation strategies to determine where changes are needed.
• Collaborate with local schools and colleges to facilitate innovation events.
• Present analysis results to senior leadership and customers as necessary.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within the specified budget.
• Potentially travel to meet with customers.
• Provide functional leadership to cross-disciplinary project teams.
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or 4 years of experience in test or R&D environment or an equivalent combination.
• 3 years of experience in 3D design and production of custom tools
• At least two years’ experience with CAM and CAD software and innovation software such as Autodesk Inventor.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network
• Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of digital platform models, scalable service architectures, and new business models.
• Proven track record in complex, high-impact programs in innovation or transformation.
• Excellent leadership, structuring and stakeholder management capabilities in complex environments.
• Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC’s rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC’s Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC’s capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

Join our Team!

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work at location Tennessee: Arnold Air Force, TN.

L08: $82,300 - $113,000/ year at Arnold Air Force Base, TN.

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.